Buying Admin Assistant 12 Months Maternity Cover- Technology Department

N BROWN; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

N Brown is seeking a Buying Admin Assistant in Manchester to support their Technology Department. The role involves managing administrative tasks for the buying team, ensuring information accuracy, and assisting in trade analyses. This position offers a hybrid working environment with a commitment to inclusivity and innovation.

Benefits

24 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Enhanced maternity and adoption leave

Company pension with up to 8% contribution

Mental health support

Financial wellbeing support

Colleague discount across all brands

Onsite café with subsidized rates

Paid volunteer time

Qualifications

• Strong administrative, communication, and organizational abilities.
• Interest in tech gadgets and branded products.
• Driven, motivated, and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the buying team with their administration.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date information in all systems.
• Conducting weekly trade meetings with best-seller reports.

Skills

Administrative skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Proactivity

Job description

Here at N Brown, we champion inclusivity by making our customers look and feel amazing. We don't believe that age, size, shape or background should stop anyone from feeling confident, stylish and happy with the way they look and feel. With our industry-leading expertise in creating fashion that fits, we've been proudly breaking down these barriers for over 150 years. We help our customers express themselves with stylish products, helpful services and flexible finance. Now, we're moving forward together, embracing innovation and new technology, to continue delighting our customers.

You will be part of a team with a strong strategy to grow beauty and are passionate about offering real beauty for the real woman in an inspiring way.

Working here, you'll explore everything the world of digital retail has to offer—asking questions, trying new things, and chasing new opportunities. Combine this curiosity with the freedom to make your own decisions, take charge of projects, and work flexibly. It's fast and sometimes intense, but always exciting. If you collaborate, think on your feet, embrace innovation, and love rising to a challenge, your work with us will have a serious impact on the business, your career, and our customers' lives. We are proud to be N Brown.

Buying Admin Assistant - Technology Department

The Buyer's Admin Assistant role reports to a Senior Category Manager. You will work together to deliver the best ranges for our customers, managing the administration of the department and ensuring all systems are up to date. The goal is to deliver a profitable, customer-centric range and provide daily administrative support to the category.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the buying team with their administration
• Keeping information accurate and up-to-date in all relevant systems and databases
• Maintaining the critical path, including product setup, visual presentation, and brand reviews
• Supporting weekly analysis of the technology market, customer activity, sales, and trends
• Assisting with weekly trade meetings through best-seller reports
• Performing ad hoc duties as part of providing full administrative support to the buying team

Requirements:

• Excellent administrative, communication, and organizational skills
• A keen interest in tech gadgets and branded products
• Driven and motivated
• Proactive with a proactive and innovative approach
• Teamwork skills and experience

What’s in it for you?

• 24 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, with options to buy additional days
• Annual bonus scheme
• Enhanced maternity and adoption leave
• Company pension with up to 8% contribution from N Brown
• Mental health support, including access to wellbeing champions and counselling services
• Financial wellbeing support
• Colleague discount across all N Brown brands
• Onsite café with subsidized rates and local restaurant discounts
• Paid volunteer time to support charities of your choice

Ways of Working

We offer hybrid working, depending on the role. Our Head Office is located in Manchester City Centre, well-connected by public transport and surrounded by cafes, bars, and restaurants.

Our full-time hours are 36.17 per week over 5 days, with flexible start and finish times between 8-10am and 4-6pm, depending on business needs.

Our Promise

We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Application Process

Once you apply, you'll receive an email confirmation. We aim to respond promptly and appreciate your interest in joining us. Good luck!